Hi ho   ne ho wa se   we ki ni
(Hello my good friend.)
"Procession Before War Dance", Ernest Spybuck    Credit: National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution (02/5735).
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is primarily located in the heart of central Oklahoma with approximately 4,723 members who live in all parts of the world as of as of December 31, 2024. Our tribal government complex is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Our logo features Tecumseh, a Shawnee warrior and visionary leader, who worked to unite tribes in a common homeland where Indians could live under their own laws and leaders. He died in October 1813, in battle near the area of present day Thamesville, in Toronto, Canada. The LI-SI-WI-NWI in our logo means “Among the Shawnee”
Latest Announcements & Upcoming Events

Most Recent

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day

Event

Walk & Talk for Suicide Prevention Month 2025

Event

Elders Care Bag Nominations 2025

Announcement

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter Program

The AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter program is now available. To apply, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/Elderly-Homeowner-Safe-Shelter

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day

 Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! September 18, 12 pm to 2 pm LA Resource Center Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics. For more information contact: Sianna Morgheim 405.447.0300 or 405.827.7704 or smorgheim@astribe.com

Walk & Talk for Suicide Prevention Month 2025

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we're coming together to raise awareness, honor those we've lost, and support one another in the journey toward healing and hope. Join us September 25 at 3pm at the AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.

Elders Care Bag Nominations 2025

AST Elders Council are now taking nominations for Elders Care Bags. Nominations are due November 14 2025. 30 bags will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Public Hearing for AST Grid Resilience Program

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Public Notice
Public Hearing for Absentee Shawnee Grid Resilience Program
WHAT: The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma (AST) is hosting a community wide public hearing on the development of the Absentee Shawnee Grid Resilience Program as part of the Section 40101(d) Formula Grant.

Kiddy 500 Box Car Race 2023

AST CCDF Program Presents
Kiddy 500 Box Car Race
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 11 am - 1 pm
The free event is open to the public and will be held at the AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
Ages 2-14
Email ASTChildcare@astribe.com to register or call 405.445.6000.

Renew your SoonerCare

Get ready to renew your SoonerCare coverage.
Update your contact information
Check your mail
Don't miss SoonerCare coverage updates!
MySoonerCare.org
or contact an ASTHA Patient Benefit Advocate
What if you don't qualify for continued coverage?
If you no longer quality for Medicaid, you may be able to receive health insurance coverage through the ACA marketplace at no cost to you or your tribe.
Affordable: Low-cost monthly premiums when federal subsidies are applied.

90th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting

90th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE THUNDERBIRD CASINO EVENT CENTER IN NORMAN OKLAHOMA.
DATED THIS 1st DAY OF MARCH 2023

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “Executive Committee Meetings” here by calls and declares public notice that the REGULAR meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 1st day of March 2023.

AST Annual Easter Egg Hunt

AST Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 25, 2023 12-2 pm
AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
Age groups - 2 prizes per group
3 & under
4-6 yrs
7-10 yrs
11 & UP
18 & up
55 & up
Lunch provided
AST members only

Joe Spoon

Joe Spoon, 52, lifelong resident of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Oklahoma City. 
He was born February 7, 1971 to Clyde Edward and Lois Fern (Washington) Spoon in Lawton, Oklahoma. 
Joe was raised in Tecumseh and attended Tecumseh Public Schools. 
He worked his entire career as a Lineman and Electrician and most recently a Supervisor for the City of Tecumseh.  Joe took a lot of pride in his work.  It was very important to him that the job was done right and safely. 

Pollinators Class

AST Agriculture Department
presents Pollinators - How Pollinators help our gardens! with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith
March 10, 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545 or grice@astribe.com.
PLEASE NOTE: For those who can't attend, classes are being recorded and will be posted online.

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